YEARLY HIGH
0.8951 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8227 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8548 PEN

2012 MYR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.8951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.8227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0724 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8655 to the December average rate of 0.8403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8951 was down 6.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,901 PEN
2011 Average 18,027 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 16,454 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,447.40 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8932
0.8270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PEN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.8668, compared to 0.8427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0354 PEN (High: 0.8858 / Low: 0.8504). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 PEN (High: 0.8535 / Low: 0.8438).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8877) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-2.57%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8877
2011 Avg (February) 0.9111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8858 0.8504 0.8655
February 0.8951 0.8778 0.8877
March 0.8918 0.8648 0.8778
April 0.8766 0.8646 0.8686
May 0.8719 0.8513 0.8604
June 0.8509 0.8293 0.8409
July 0.8430 0.8227 0.8325
August 0.8457 0.8328 0.8398
September 0.8554 0.8351 0.8457
October 0.8544 0.8419 0.8482
November 0.8535 0.8438 0.8497
December 0.8489 0.8329 0.8403